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Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor: Installation

  1. Temporarily install the front ABS wheel speed sensor on housing.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to strike the ABS wheel speed sensor's pole piece against tone wheel and adjacent metal parts during installation.
    Fig 1: Installing Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor On Housing
    G03808462Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the front ABS wheel speed sensor on strut and wheel apron bracket.

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 2: Installing Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor On Strut And Wheel Apron Bracket
    G03808463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Check the ABS wheel speed sensor gap. < Ref. to SENSOR GAP , INSPECTION, Front ABS Wheel Speed Sensor. > After standard clearance is obtained, tighten the ABS wheel speed sensor on housing to specified torque. If the clearance is outside specification, readjust using spacer (Part No. 26755AA000).

    ABS wheel speed sensor standard clearance: 

    0.3 - 0.8 mm (0.012 - 0.031 in) 

    Tightening torque: 

    33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.6 ft-lb) 

    Fig 3: Checking ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Gap
    G03808464Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Check the marks on the harness and make sure that no kink exists. (RH: Light blue, LH: Brown)
  4. After confirmation of the ABS wheel speed sensor clearance, connect the connector to ABS wheel speed sensor.
  5. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.